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Raleigh, North Carolina, North Carolina · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Slingshot Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Slingshot Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentNamed roasting partner: Counter Culture CoffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsSlingshot CoffeeNorth Carolina coffee roastersEthiopiaColombiaEl SalvadorIndependentOrigin / region level
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Slingshot Coffee Co. is a Raleigh-based beverage company that specializes in ready-to-drink cold brew, nitro flash brew, and coffee sodas. Founded by award-winning baristas, the company emphasizes a seasonal, coffee-centric approach to bottled beverages using organic, directly-sourced beans. They are recognized for their commitment to quality control and for bringing specialty coffee standards to the ready-to-drink market.

Ownership
Slingshot Coffee Co. is an independent, woman-founded company established by Jenny and Jonathan Bonchak.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Counter Culture Coffee. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Pioneering high-quality, ready-to-drink cold brew coffee and cascara tea, focusing on single-origin, organic, and directly-sourced ingredients.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · El Salvador
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources single-origin, organic coffees that change seasonally. While they specify countries of origin and note direct sourcing, they generally do not publish specific farm names for their coffee beans, with the exception of their cascara tea which has been sourced from Finca Kilimanjaro.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia (Cold Brew)
  • — Colombia (Nitro Flash Brew)
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Slingshot Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-03-05 · Fresh Cup Magazine
When Will Coffee Soda Have Its Breakthrough?

This industry analysis explores the challenges and trends within the sparkling coffee category. It highlights Slingshot Coffee Co. as a notable brand that helped pioneer the space, noting their historical efforts in the ready-to-drink coffee soda market.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand emphasizes a transparent supply chain, specific current farm partners for their coffee beans are not publicly listed on their website.

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